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The Pioneer Rail Trail - Trail Description
Trail
The Pioneer Rail Trail
| Type: | Rail-side trail |
| Location: | Western side of Blue Mountains, 191km West from Sydney. |
| Start/end: | Oberon (at former Station site nr cnr Albion St and North St) to Hazlegrove (former station site) |
| Status: | Open |
| Length open: | 6km |
| Surface: | Sealed |
| Terrain: | Uundulating |
| Best seasons: | Summer, autumn and spring |
| Public transport: | Bus |
| Contact Region: | Country NSW & ACT |
Details
Features
Sealed trail traversing undulating open farmland.
Description
This trail currently meanders through the undulating farmlands of the Oberon tableland between Oberon and Hazelgrove. It begins at the Oberon Station (formerly a museum) in North St and finishes at the site of the former Hazelgrove station situated at the site where the trail crosses the Lowes Hazelgrove Road, some 6 km north of Oberon.
Background Information
This 6km section is part of a 24km branch line that climbs up from the main western railway at Tarana to Oberon, 1100m above sea level. It was opened in 1923 and ceased operation in 1979. Due to the steep grades and numerous curves it was reportedly infamous for being the slowest railway line in NSW but should make a great rail trail! Hazelgrove is at the top of the steep grade down to Tarana.
The Oberon Tarana Heritage Railway is proposing to run trains once again from Oberon on the railway, hence a rail-side trail.
The Oberon Council established the Oberon Tarana Rail Corridor Committee to oversee the development of an overall plan for the railway and ensure all stakeholders are involved.
The council is also well advanced in the planning and construction of additional cycleways around the town including a 20km cycling\walking loop which connects to Hazelgrove Station and through the Blenham Forest and back to Oberon via Hazelgrove Road.
Links
Oberon Tarana Heritage Railway
July 2017
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Contact Us About This Trail
Email or click here: nsw@railtrails.org.au.
Photos
The Pioneer Rail Trail - Photos
Comments
Comments
28 March , 2016 by cascho
I walked this trail this afternoon (28/3/16) – it is a nice trail through the surrounding farmland. The trail surface is sealed the whole way, but in poorer quality the closer you are to the Hazelgrove station. There were a few other people on the trail, and it’s clear that horses use the path. It was a good day out, I found the best part being away from the roadside, pity the trail isn’t longer.